11. He lifts up those who are lowly in spirit. He lifts up those who are sad. He keeps them safe.
12. He stops those who are tricky from doing what they plan to do. The work of their hands doesn't succeed.
13. Some people think they are so wise. But God catches them in their own tricks. He sweeps away the evil plans of sinful people.
14. Darkness covers them in the daytime. At noon they feel their way around as if it were night.
15. God saves needy people from the cutting words of their enemies. He saves them from their powerful hands.
16. So those who are poor have hope. And God shuts the mouths of people who don't treat others fairly.
17. "Blessed is the person God corrects. So don't hate the Mighty One's training.
18. He wounds. But he also bandages up those he wounds. He harms. But his hands also heal those he harms.
19. From six troubles he will save you. Even if you are in trouble seven times, no harm will come to you.
20. When there isn't enough food, God will keep you from dying. When you go into battle, he won't let a sword strike you down.
21. He will keep you safe from words that can hurt you. You won't need to be afraid when everything is being destroyed.
22. You will laugh when things are being destroyed. You will enjoy life even when there isn't enough food. You won't be afraid of wild animals.
23. You will make a covenant with the stones in the fields. They won't keep your crops from growing. Even wild animals will be at peace with you.
24. You will know that the tent you live in is secure. You will check out your property. You will see that nothing is missing.
25. You can be sure you will have a lot of children. They will be as many as the blades of grass on the earth.